C1 Collocation Neutral

tulla toimeen muilla

get along with others

Significado

To have good social relations.

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Contexto cultural

In Finland, 'tulla toimeen' is often the highest praise for a coworker. It implies you are not 'vaikea' (difficult). In Northern contexts, 'tulla toimeen' often refers to surviving the nature and elements with 'muilla keinoilla' (other means). Finnish 'flat hierarchy' means that a boss is expected to 'tulla toimeen' with subordinates just as much as the other way around. In cities, 'tulla toimeen' is used to describe the 'naapurisopu' (neighborly peace) of apartment living.

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The 'Kanssa' Rule

Always use 'kanssa' for people. If you forget it, you might sound like you're using them as tools!

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Don't over-romanticize

Saying you 'tulla toimeen' with your partner is a sign of a boring relationship in Finland.

Significado

To have good social relations.

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The 'Kanssa' Rule

Always use 'kanssa' for people. If you forget it, you might sound like you're using them as tools!

⚠️

Don't over-romanticize

Saying you 'tulla toimeen' with your partner is a sign of a boring relationship in Finland.

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The Silent Agreement

Often, 'tulemme toimeen' means we don't talk much, and that's perfectly fine.

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Adverb placement

Put 'hyvin' or 'huonosti' right before 'toimeen' for maximum naturalness.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of 'tulla toimeen' and the postposition.

Minä ______ hyvin ______ kanssa.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: tulen / muiden kanssa

The subject 'Minä' requires 'tulen', and social relations require 'kanssa'.

Which sentence means 'I manage with other savings'?

Valitse oikea lause:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Tulen toimeen muilla säästöillä.

When managing with resources, use the adessive case (-lla).

Complete the dialogue naturally.

A: Miten uusi työ sujuu? B: Hyvin, ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: tulen toimeen muiden kanssa

In a work context, you talk about getting along with colleagues.

Match the phrase to the context.

1. Tulla toimeen vähällä. 2. Tulla toimeen anopin kanssa.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1=Money, 2=Social

'Vähällä' (with little) refers to resources; 'Anopin kanssa' (with mother-in-law) refers to social relations.

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Ayudas visuales

Social Harmony Levels

Phrase
Tulla toimeen Functional
Tulla juttuun Friendly
Synkata Vibing

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct form of 'tulla toimeen' and the postposition. Fill Blank A2

Minä ______ hyvin ______ kanssa.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: tulen / muiden kanssa

The subject 'Minä' requires 'tulen', and social relations require 'kanssa'.

Which sentence means 'I manage with other savings'? Choose B1

Valitse oikea lause:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Tulen toimeen muilla säästöillä.

When managing with resources, use the adessive case (-lla).

Complete the dialogue naturally. dialogue_completion B2

A: Miten uusi työ sujuu? B: Hyvin, ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: tulen toimeen muiden kanssa

In a work context, you talk about getting along with colleagues.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching A2

1. Tulla toimeen vähällä. 2. Tulla toimeen anopin kanssa.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1=Money, 2=Social

'Vähällä' (with little) refers to resources; 'Anopin kanssa' (with mother-in-law) refers to social relations.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Yes! 'Koira tulee toimeen kissojen kanssa' is very common.

'Pärjätä' is broader (to cope/succeed), while 'tulla toimeen' is specifically about functioning/managing.

Only if 'muilla' refers to things (means/resources). For people, use 'muiden kanssa'.

You can say 'En tule toimeen hänen kanssaan ollenkaan' (I don't get along with him at all).

It is neutral. You can use it with a boss or a friend.

It's in the illative case, suggesting you are 'moving into' a state of action.

Rarely. It's almost always for people or financial situations.

It's the Finnish social welfare payment (subsistence grant).

Yes, 'natsaa' or 'synkkaa'.

No, just a lack of conflict and functional interaction.

Frases relacionadas

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tulla juttuun

similar

to get along (informal)

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toimeentulo

builds on

livelihood

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sopia yhteen

similar

to fit together

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ottaa toimiakseen

specialized form

to take as a task

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pärjätä

synonym

to cope/manage

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